Youth & Family Resiliency

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4-H Kindness Explodes In New Hampshire
In February 2021 a cohort of 4-H teens and adult advisors participated in the virtual 4-H National Healthy Living Summit.  Each year this Summit ... Learn More
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Rick Alleva Retires from Youth and Family Resiliency Field Specialist Position
Alleva’s career changed many lives
Alleva’s career changed many lives Learn More
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Gail Kennedy Retires From Youth and Family Resiliency Work
Kennedy worked as a field specialist on behalf of vulnerable, marginalized, undeserved audiences
Kennedy worked as a field specialist on behalf of vulnerable, marginalized, undeserved audiences Learn More
How to support social-emotional learning in youth
Learn how you can support children's social-emotional development!
Learn how you can support children's social-emotional development! Learn More
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UNH Extension Helping Coordinate Delivery of Youth Mental Health First Aid® Throughout New Hampshire
The national training, offered through the New Hampshire Department of Education, will support youth mental health
The national training, offered through the New Hampshire Department of Education, will support youth mental health Learn More
Know the 5 signs of Emotional Suffering
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted several areas of our lives, including our emotional health. Several studies have shown increases in emotional concerns ... Learn More
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Angela Balamuth Joins UNH Extension as Project Coordinator for the NH Opioid Prevention Project
Balamuth will work on a two-year, grant-funded initiative awarded to UNH Extension from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Balamuth will work on a two-year, grant-funded initiative awarded to UNH Extension from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Learn More
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UNH Extension Partners with UMaine and UVM on USDA Grant to Support Rural Youth STEM Education
A $685,000 grant will help deliver remote AgriSTEM learning experiences to rural New Hampshire students
A $685,000 grant will help deliver remote AgriSTEM learning experiences to rural New Hampshire students Learn More
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UNH Cooperative Extension Receives Nearly $400,000 to Build Resiliency in Rural NH Communities 
UNH Cooperative Extension has received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture
UNH Cooperative Extension has received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Learn More
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UNH Extension Helps Families Manage Anxiety, Build Resilience During Pandemic
Programs aimed at youth and families address mental health
Programs aimed at youth and families address mental health Learn More